Best collection of Summer Trees for City Gardens
Common Name: Honey Locust
Scientific Name: 'Gleditsia triacanthos Sunburst'
Features:
Location: full sun
Soil: fully drained soil
Growth: fast-growing rate of growth
Blooming period: March to May
Color of flower : dull-white
Hardiness: Extremely hardy
Maximum Height: Nearly 12 meters
Caring Tips: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly
Description
Honey Locust is a fast-growing tree with golden yellow foliage which darkens to pale green in spring, but turns off-white or cream in autumn. It is a thorn-less variety that is tough enough to be plant in city gardens as it is quite pollution tolerant.